A home in Hempstead collapsed following a possible explosion Wednesday afternoon.
Fire and police personnel are on scene of the Perry Street home. Two families were affected by the incident.
A fire official for Rockville Centre confirmed that their technical team was called in for "mutual aid."
The Red Cross Long Island unit responded to the scene also.
"The Red Cross is presently working with one family (two adults and three children) to provide emergency housing and funds for food and clothing," a statement from the Red Cross read. "A second family (one adult and three children) is currently at a nearby hospital. Red Cross caseworkers will meet with them to provide similar assistance."
This story was last updated at 6:50 p.m. on Feb. 27.
NEARBY: Hempstead Home Collapses After Possible Explosion
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pat conway June 12, 2013 at 02:10 pm
just reading Jane Goodall with my son for school and came across this quote of an amazing woman…Read More "every individual matters, every individual has a role to play, every individual makes a difference." that is what makes our nation, our village so great everyone has an opinion whether we agree with it or not. It just saddens me to think some may not voice their opinion in the future because of the rather harsh comments which I'm sure were just meant to get a point across rather than be hurtful. Garden City residents are not afraid to get involved, to stand up for what they believe in and I am proud to live here.
GcSupporter#2 June 12, 2013 at 04:15 pm
"If there is no discipline, there is anarchy. Good citizenship demands attention to…Read More responsibilities as well as rights."
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pat conway June 12, 2013 at 05:00 pm
Thank you GcSupporter#2 I love quotes! tells so much about the person and their beliefs and life...I…Read More had to look up Principal Joe Clark after that....definitely a man I'd like to learn more about. I always try to use quotes with my children and their school work - I think the spoken and written word of others is so important!
Carisa Giardino (Editor) June 6, 2013 at 12:15 pm
Thanks Julie for letting everyone know about this important event right here in Garden City!